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Treatments We Provide

Advanced Skin Substitutes

Many things can affect your ability to properly care for a wound or affect your body’s ability to properly heal a wound. Illnesses and diseases can interfere with wound healing, as well as infection, thin skin, age, poor blood flow, and lack of oxygenation. Skin substitutes, also known as skin graft alternatives, are an innovative, effective, and non-invasive method of dermal regeneration.
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Advanced skin substitutes are designed to improve healing and reduce the risk of infection in chronic or slow-to-heal wounds. At Chronic Wound Solutions of Texas, we offer advanced wound care solutions throughout the San Antonio, TX, area. If you need assistance caring for a complex or chronic wound, we will come to you and provide care in the comfort and privacy of your own home. Call us today to learn more or schedule an appointment.

What Is a Skin Substitute?

Wound dressings are performed in mobile wound care to serve several critical purposes in the wound-healing process. First and foremost, they provide a protective barrier against external contaminants and bacteria, reducing the risk of infection. Additionally, wound dressings help maintain an optimal moisture balance at the wound site, which is crucial for effective healing. They also facilitate the removal of excess exudate (fluid produced by wounds) and necrotic tissue, promoting a cleaner environment conducive to tissue regeneration. Wound dressings are essential tools in mobile wound care, ensuring wounds are adequately protected, supported, and on the path to efficient healing.

What Are the Benefits of Synthetic Skin Grafts?

Synthetic skin grafts mimic the properties of natural skin. This stimulates the body’s natural, auto-regenerative healing properties while protecting the wound as it heals. The biggest benefits of using synthetic skin substitutes or skin grafts are:

  • Improved wound closure.
  • Lower risk of infection or re-injury.
  • Increased release of necessary growth factors.
  • Improved rate of fibroblast formation.
  • Accelerated blood vessel formation.
  • Improved formation of endothelial cells.
  • Promotion of collagen and elastin production.

What Are the Different Types of Skin Substitutes?

There are two types of skin substitutes: temporary and permanent. Each one has its advantages and is used for specific situations:

  • Temporary Skin Substitutes – Biological and synthetic skin substitutes are the most common types of temporary skin substitutes. A natural or biological skin substitute is created from live skin cells. A synthetic skin substitute is made from artificial materials. The type used depends on whether the wound is internal or external, its severity, and the patient’s overall health and prognosis.
  • Permanent Skin Substitutes – Permanent skin substitutes are biological skin substitutes that act like skin grafts. They are not removed and instead become a permanent part of the body. They are typically used in severe burn cases and major soft tissue injuries.

When & How Are Synthetic & Biological Skin Substitutes Used?

Skin substitutes are used most often for people who have complex, major, or slow-to-heal wounds. They can also be used to improve healing for skin graft donors. The most common uses for skin substitutes are:

  • Partial thickness burns
  • Vascular, arterial, and diabetic ulcers
  • Acute or chronic wounds
  • Traumatic wounds

Why Choose Chronic Wound Solutions of Texas

At Chronic Wound Solutions of Texas, our mission is to provide innovative and personalized care, ensuring optimal healing and improved outcomes for all our patients. We have a team of experienced, compassionate medical professionals who offer advanced wound care services throughout the San Antonio, TX, area in the comfort and privacy of their patients’ own homes. We take a patient-centered approach and specialize in treating complex, chronic wounds, including ulcers and burns. We offer debridement, wound dressings, and advanced skin substitutes as part of our wound care protocol. We also provide instruction, education, resources, and support to patients and their caregivers who cannot handle the wound care process on their own. We pride ourselves on providing convenient and comfortable services using advanced, innovative techniques.

Learn More About Wound Care & Wound Healing Innovations

If you have a venous ulcer, diabetic ulcer, arterial ulcer, or a complex, traumatic, or slow-to-heal wound, our team at Chronic Wound Solutions of Texas can help. We bring wound care services to the comfort of your home and act as your care partner in your wound healing journey. Call us today or find a provider to learn more or to book an appointment. We’re happy to give you more information about our wound care services and wound healing innovations, like advanced skin substitutes in the San Antonio, TX, area.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wound Dressings

1. How often should wound dressings be changed?

The frequency of wound dressing changes varies depending on the type and condition of the wound. Mobile wound care professionals will determine an appropriate dressing change schedule based on your specific wound’s needs. Some wounds may require daily changes, while others may need less frequent attention. Regular monitoring by healthcare providers ensures that the dressing remains effective and supports the healing process.

2. Can I change my wound dressings at home?

In some cases, healthcare providers may teach patients or their caregivers how to perform dressing changes at home. However, this should only be done under professional guidance and with thorough training. The choice to change dressings at home depends on the wound’s complexity, patient’s health condition, and the availability of suitable supplies. It is crucial to follow your healthcare provider’s instructions carefully to maintain a sterile environment and promote proper wound healing. Always consult with your healthcare team before attempting home dressing changes.

Common Conditions We Treat

Arterial & Venous Leg Ulcers

Diabetic Ulcers

Pressure Ulcers

Surgical Wounds

Venous & Arterial Ulcers

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Featured Treatments We Provide

Advanced Skin Substitutes

Chronic Wound Solutions of Texas may select to use temporary and permanent advanced skin substitutes as part of our comprehensive approach aimed towards wound closure.

NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY

In some cases, we may choose to use negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). NPWT uses gentle suction to remove fluid, reduce swelling, and help wounds heal faster. It improves blood flow, supports new tissue growth, and could help to close your wounds.

Ultrasound MIST Therapy

We use ultrasound mist therapy to painlessly remove bacteria and dead tissue while promoting healing through low-frequency ultrasound waves in a saline mist. This non-contact treatment enhances circulation, reduces inflammation, and accelerates wound closure.

Debridement

Our wound care providers are experts in debridement - and will gently remove dead or infected tissue from your wounds to promote healthy tissue growth.

Wound Dressing

At Chronic Wound Solutions of Texas, we use a variety of wound dressings based on the condition & location of your wound so that your body progresses through the phases of wound healing.

E-STIM FOR WOUNDS

Another therapy we often consider is electrical stimulation. (ES) uses low-level currents to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and accelerate healing in chronic wounds. This technique mimics the body's natural electrical signals to promote cell regeneration and tissue repair.
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San Antonio’s Premier Wound Care Practice

We have a saying at Chronic Wound Solutions of Texas – we treat the whole patient, not the hole in the patient. When you are a patient at CWS of Texas, you will quickly see that wound healing is best achieved through a comprehensive approach – which is exactly what you will receive here.

Mel Wilson DNP, 
Chronic Wound Solutions of Texas 

San Antonio, TX (210) 932-8038

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(210) 932-8038

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(210) 932-8038